Behind the Scenes of Wicked SET DESIGN | Artrageous with Nate

[@Knightly_Mapping]

I am just wtahing this for my drama teacher XD

[@aspercisse4690]

is it milner

[@Knightly_Mapping]

@@aspercisse4690 wat

[@artrageousnate]

Well, no matter how you got here, so glad you found me! Be sure to tell your drama teacher Nate said thanks;)

[@sophierutherford1866]

same here

[@asenathjanarcy670]

BAHAHAHA SAME HEREE 😂😭

[@AtOddsAlways]

Hey theater students and aspring techies: Listen to a 73-year old IATSE stagehand who's played in the business since he was 12 and has worked "Wicked" three times as a local. Get well-acquainted with the whole picture. Start as soon as you can in local theater but only do it if you can also be a good student. Learn electricity. Learn sound. Learn carpentry and be able to weld. Be willing to work any department if only to broaden your knowledge of how we all work as a team. Study well in your sciences as they will all have a bearing on your ultimate success. Learn set and lighting design and learn how to run lighting consoles and sound boards. Be on time (and that doesn't mean when the curtain goes up!) and show up with the proper tools. ALWAYS. Work safely and healthy and most importantly, understand the benefits of union membership and the benefits of collective bargaining and working under a fair contract. And finally, take pride working in a business that employs some of the finest people in the world and can be damn fun, if you follow its rules.

[@artrageousnate]

Wow, I would love to learn more about your story! I really appreciate your advice, and how interesting do you know just how many different skills you need to know. It’s often a good reminder that anything can be possible, but it may not be the easiest road to get there!

[@AtOddsAlways]

@@artrageousnate There are limitless opportunities if you are willing to work hard for them but follow the common sense rules. The best advice I can offer you is never assume you know the answer and never fake it if you don't. There are no stupid questions in theater. If you don't know, ask and when you know the answer, always be willing to share it with those who don't know. And when and if you're shown the correct way to do something, don't respond with the traditional, "I know." Learn and learn again.

[@jimc5096]

A 68 year old hand that started tech at 15 and was blessed to work Broadway seconds everything you said sir.

[@AtOddsAlways]

@@jimc5096Thank you! Now at '77, I've had to walk away. But Man, do I ever miss the business!

[@mopbrothers]

This is crazy. The amount of time and effort put into this whole production must have been insane.

[@artrageousnate]

COMPLETELY agree! I was amazed at how much work, creativity, and innovation went into this set. Truthfully, what goes on behind stage is as impressive as the acting/show. Thanks for watching, sharing, and subscribing!

[@theepissman]

The wizard puppet is JAW DROPPINg

[@artrageousnate]

Max Kopp yes it is! Simple machine that is amazing. Thanks for the feedback!

[@macytownsend1835]

anyone else here for drama homework ?😀 🤚🏻

[@joshwa42]

yup :/

[@jakeypowell1831]

Yep

[@jakeypowell1831]

@Finlay Cunningham Hi

[@joshwa42]

@@jakeypowell1831 can u sub to me its josh from shfgs

[@taylorloudermann7815]

@@joshwa42 ur rlly over here exposing ur school i-

[@jeymsy989]

Just wanted to share... I really want to take a course related to art...I love making stuffs,crafts,props,articulating costumes at my young age, Art gives me life...I hope I can pass the exam for taking Bachelor of Arts in Theater Arts. This video inspired me *ALOT*

[@artrageousnate]

Definitely hoping you passed the exam! Thanks for the feedback, and for the support!

[@jeymsy989]

@@artrageousnate HI!! SO I'M BACK! AND YEP!! I GOT THE COURSE! I'm still watching this video coz it's really fascinating and right now m working under Set Design wish me luck! :D

[@artrageousnate]

J E Y M S Y Sweet, how awesome is that! Way to go, and I can’t wait to hear where it takes you! 🙌🙌💪

[@kithand1106]

@@jeymsy989 thats amazing, i hope that your career is amazing, I'm routing for you every step of the way!!! 💕

[@jeymsy989]

@@kithand1106 Awweeee Thank you so much!!

[@codyraystrimple5659]

I’ve literally watched this video at Least 10 times, and every time I find myself in awe with how incredibly intricate and deeply thought out every single detail is. Mind blowing.

[@artrageousnate]

Cody Ray Strimple haha! That’s awesome! Glad you equally appreciate what the team at Wicked created. This still remains one of my favorite episodes. Thanks for watching!

[@Sir.light1]

If you like this, then I'm sure you'll like the set design of Beetlejuice: The Musical kzbin.info/www/bejne/raXUmISrlpqan68 (yes I know I'm 1 year late)

[@RonaldAtkinson9]

Interesting! I always thought the person who plays The Wizard operates the Oz head.

[@artrageousnate]

Me too! I had no idea how they literally pieced that head together using just about everything you could find in your garage. Definitely defines creativity! Thanks for watching and for the feedback! -Nate

[@JoelBrewton]

Towards the end of the song "Wonderful," when the head turns back around, we actually could clearly see the stagehand running up to the back because of where we were sitting and because of the proportions of the theatre we were in (this was from the touring show).

[@ItsCelestia.]

@@Edits_de_futbol.2024 Oh, if the shoe fits, wear it If New York's in debt why should Virginia bear it? Uh, our debts are paid, I'm afraid Don't tax the South 'cause we got it made in the shade In Virginia, we plant seeds in the ground We create, you just wanna move our money around This financial plan is an outrageous demand And it's too many damn pages for any man to understand Stand with me in the land of the free and pray to God we never see Hamilton's candidacy Look, when Britain taxed our tea, we got frisky Imagine what gon' happen when you try to tax our whisky. Sorry wrong musical...

[@darklightxx7932]

@@ItsCelestia. Ah, you're a Hamilton fan as well I see. I LOVE THAT MUSICAL

[@paolabueso]

Absolutely amazing! This is so inspiring to watch. Thank you so much for sharing the video.

[@artrageousnate]

No problem, and thanks for watching!

[@Mukundanghri]

Fantastic. I'd love to put my 45 years of woodworking, sculpting, and faux art to work in such an environment.

[@CheekyFest]

"What's important in set design for the THEATRE, especially for musicals, is not only what it LOOKS like but how it FUNCTIONS; transition from one scene to the next scene is actually more important often than what it ultimately looks like."

[@SerenityyStarr]

As a new Playwright working on producing my first youth musical I appreciate this💚💚

[@artrageousnate]

Thanks, Sylvia! Super appreciate the feedback, and most definitely best of luck to you as a new playwright!

[@Sdority905]

Good luck with your musical!

[@aj.guevarra12]

I love it...it inspire me to pursue my passion in acting and besides is set design

[@artrageousnate]

That's awesome to hear! The set design and team at Wicked are incredible. Good luck with everything, and thanks for the feedback and subscribing!

[@JakeNicoll-zs1wf]

very cool

[@artrageousnate]

@@JakeNicoll-zs1wf thanks for watching and the feedback! This set was one of the most amazing things I’ve ever seen.

[@matthewmorgan9815]

This was fantastic... A remarkable insight! I could watch this stuff for hours!!

[@vaslav030547]

There is more money spent on LX than sets in most productions these days. More and more shows are being played to black tabs. Mostly in provincial theatres. It is so important to fight back and bring the set designer and construction artistes back into theatre. Otherwise it will be lost forever. Actors can only play in a space that transports the actors and the audience to that time, space, and place where they are supposed to be.

[@inactive51]

I love wicked I love broadway and I love the time they put into it every night holy cow!

[@bluehaven8472]

Theater Major doing theater HW 🙋🏽‍♂️lol

[@artrageousnate]

Hahaha! Well, so pumped to know your theater teacher sent you my way! Either way, glad you made it to my channel. Thanks for watching and for subscribing!

[@IKILLEDXIX]

Same. I love Wicked

[@raqz4437]

pov: your drama teacher told u to watch this......

[@arcane2972]

Wow

[@mxxsza]

Yh

[@starseraphs]

shock

[@leninade775]

This is really interesting! I never knew all the things that went on behind the scenes.

[@artrageousnate]

Don’t feel bad, I had no idea either. Thanks so much for the feedback!

[@Mr6345]

Enjoyed this so much! thanks for filming this

[@artrageousnate]

Yvonne Huang Glad to hear! Thanks so much for watching and subscribing!🙌

[@KatrinaEames]

This was such a great interview

[@MsJacJac2000]

it's amazing...but would have loved to have seen the mechanics for Elphabas DG.

[@artrageousnate]

Thanks for the feedback! Yeah, we literally only had about 45min to film:/ Show had to get ready for that night, so we ran out of time! By far one of the coolest episodes I've filmed.

[@MattEssex33]

I have seen Wicked 10 times. Best show on the West End.

[@tiffanywong2912]

this is amazing !!

[@artrageousnate]

So glad you liked it! Thanks for the feedback!

[@ElizabethCallis]

Hoping to see wicked at the mayflower southampton 🇬🇧 uk hope its this impressive ❤❤❤

[@artrageousnate]

Fantastic! I’m sure it will be just as impressive. This was by far one of my favorite episodes I’ve ever made. So impressive what they have built. Thanks so much for watching in the feedback.🙌

[@KACDWFCD]

💚W💚I💚C💚K💚E💚D💚

[@cs_fl5048]

I really wanted to see Wicked when I was there years ago, but we couldn't get tickets... WOW.. I hope the pandemic doesn't close this down before I get to see it...!! (or I don't die first!)

[@pheonixwrath951]

O my god thiss changed my life so much I am so grateful! This is amazing! Wow!

[@R1ceau]

Listen mate, I will knock you out if you are lying.

[@artrageousnate]

Great to hear! Thanks for the feedback!

[@nonofyourbusiness-e7d]

I need to see more!!!!!!!!!!

[@artrageousnate]

Hahaha! I felt the exact same way! Unfortunately, the union would only allow us to be there around an hour. Definitely could have spent the entire day! Thanks for the feedback!

[@theepissman]

Soooooo grrrreeeaattt love it!!!!

[@Mxulin]

My left ear enjoyed that

[@ZinkZoodles]

Theater technology Homework haha

[@ZinkZoodles]

or theatre

[@barryparks8055]

Amazing

[@frankgarofalo843]

It truly is just like the movie "the man behind the curtain "

[@artrageousnate]

Haha! Good point!

[@broadwayyouthcebu7233]

How come Eugene Lee, the actual set designer of the show, is not mentioned? Wasn't Eugene Lee the scenic designer? Why does it sound like his contributions were not acknowledged?

[@artrageousnate]

Allan Nazareno Yes he was the concept designer for Wicked. Pierce mentions it but it may have been edited out unintentionally. Pierce and his team took the ideas and brought them into reality. He definitely has great respect for Eugene, and I remember us talking about him off camera as well. Thanks for watching and the feedback!

[@broadwayyouthcebu7233]

Thank you Nate for clarifying. What really threw me off is the caption above - scenic designer Edward Pierce. Perhaps you could somehow make it clearer to audiences who may be mistaken eventually by both the video and the caption, that Edward was Eugene's collaborator but it was Eugene who is officially credited as scenic designer.

[@NairAthul]

I was about to ask the same thing! Eugene Lee really fought for the present design, especially the dragon (which the producers wanted to cut). He drew the original sketches, came up with the whole clock and gears theme.

[@artrageousnate]

Athul Nair I was able to see some of the sketches, which were amazing!

[@Star-bm3wo]

If you are from Mr. Patureaur the answer is in 1:47

[@mxxsza]

Thx

[@oliverdavis2422]

I'm so excited wtf

[@artrageousnate]

Oliver Davis Hahaha! So glad you enjoyed it!

[@andrewtorres765]

You'd think he'd mention Eugene Lee, who came up with the entire design concept.

[@maxszykowny9993]

and is the answer to my homework question

[@ZadeWilson]

Really cool video, these are some great designs. Audio's a little off, I kinda would have preferred to have both voices equal in both ears rather than each dominating an earpiece.

[@artrageousnate]

Couldn't agree more! My audio guy didn't realize one of the mics wasn't working, so needless to say, the audio is definitely off:/ Either way, thanks for watching and for subscribing!

[@Sdority905]

Yeah, I was going to say that the background music takes over in some parts

[@TheMaestroCraig]

Wonderful!

[@artrageousnate]

TheMaestroCraig Thanks, super appreciate it!

[@evelynfrench804]

What a nice man. Loved “Wicked”!

[@artrageousnate]

Edward is one of my favorite people I've ever met! Thanks for watching and for the feedback!

[@maxmcevoy3594]

omg i love this musical and i got set school work to watch this!

[@hanjobe2058]

What experience led this set designer to choose this profession? What does he call the small set they look at, at the start of the video? What evidence is there that the set designer needs to know the script really well? Can you finish the following sentence at the time 4.03 in the video? "What's important in set design for the theatre, especially for musicals, is....." What does a designer need to think about to help focus the audience's sightlines and visual attention? Can you name one safety feature the designer needed to build into the set? Is research important to a designer?

[@artrageousnate]

These are all great questions! I will send these along to Edward and see if he can answer them for you. I know the small set they created at the beginning of the video was simply called a model or maquette. What I found fascinating was that the model was built precisely to scale so that they could reference it when building the final version. This is why they spent so much time on attention to detail. Thanks for watching and for the feedback!

[@cyrc9837]

Han Jobe he called the small set a scale model at 1:45

[@lucycrew3306]

The model is called a model box

[@lildancer2011]

Love wicked

[@Shae29]

5:00 and 5:14 😍😍

[@By-Matteo-Esposito]

Great video! Im a playwright who has autism!! I would love to do a video with you talking about my play!!

[@artrageousnate]

That's awesome! Can't believe you wrote a play, super impressive. How can I learn more about it? Thanks for the feedback!

[@By-Matteo-Esposito]

Artrageous with Nate kzbin.info/www/bejne/eXi4ZJaberiJrqM

[@artrageousnate]

@@By-Matteo-Esposito I watched the video, and your play sounds really interesting. I cannot encourage you enough to figure out a way to make this play happen! Even if a local theatre does it, it would be incredibly rewarding. If I ever get up to film in Canada I would love to see it and meet you! Best of luck!

[@By-Matteo-Esposito]

Artrageous with Nate Anyway, here is the review from our Ontario Canada production.... ontarioartsreview.ca/2019/04/26/sorting-it-out-a-short-morality-play-about-asd/

[@Barbiegirlmomma]

Is that Anna O’Byrne

[@ev5840]

i hate online school sm @.@

[@wapandaforever242]

same >:(

[@gavingriffin7283]

Good video, bro

[@artrageousnate]

Super appreciate it! This remains one of my favorite episodes I've ever done. Awesome experience!

[@benjamincollins8559]

I am involved in theater myself & I always try to find out every secret myself as well. I kept thinking to myself was Joel gray taught how to operate the oz head? This video proves Joel was not trained to move the oz head at all.

[@yashrajwarbogati9700]

i want to make this design in my country 🇳🇵 nepal

[@danteferrise6742]

Bet the stage hand was SHITTTTING HIS PANTS WHEN THE DUDE STARTED TRYING TO OPERATE THE PUPPET...those things can be fragile and are super meticulous to fix

[@artrageousnate]

Dante Ferrise hahaha! Well, the stage hand didn’t care too much since he was the designer;) However, he was in no hurry to finish the interview and kept wanting to show me things despite the fact the show was about to open! Ha! Thanks for the feedback!

[@siewbergeron8014]

Wicked Behind The scenes of Wicked 2021

[@disastertransport3656]

Nessa Rose is my absolute favorite

[@gibby2951]

tech theatre 3 :)

[@hollywood5291]

nice vid

[@yeetmaster8983]

wow

[@dreamytae2124]

Hey wassup if your from Alvarados class and ur doing online school rn ☹️

[@artrageousnate]

Well, however you got here I'm glad you found me! Hoping my episode is at least a bit more entertaining way to learn;) Thanks for watching!

[@tommycoolattaa]

wasssipppp

[@troydihni]

Anyone else here for drama homework?

[@kimlynch7081]

Yep! 😂

[@Luka1180]

What happened to the sound? EDIT: Now it's fine. Weird.

[@Liofa73]

Lukas Sprehn --- No, its still fucked up, they talk out of different channels.

[@aidenbot9924]

man still hearts comments

[@owiie.stardust3329]

Anyone have a time whenever he starts talking about important things to consider when designing a set?

[@CheekyFest]

"What's important in set design for the THEATRE, especially for musicals, is not only what it LOOKS like but how it FUNCTIONS; transition from one scene to the next scene is actually more important often than what it ultimately looks like."

[@owiie.stardust3329]

@@CheekyFest you are a god

[@CheekyFest]

@@owiie.stardust3329 I'm a mere mortal, a human being

[@owiie.stardust3329]

@@CheekyFest I respectfully disagree

[@CheekyFest]

@@owiie.stardust3329 :)

[@moss9265]

who here from theater.

[@artrageousnate]

Be sure to thank your awesome theater teacher for me! Either way, glad you found me and thanks for watching!🙌

[@thestreetcricketers4520]

Who is here from heckmondwike

[@hunterpxrk765]

PLAY GAMES!!!!

[@JakeNicoll-zs1wf]

does the goat replie

[@VodNLB]

Ig im the only tech student huh 😀

[@artrageousnate]

Haha! I would hope not! Either way, glad you found my channel. 👍

[@SunderDeluxe]

So many ads

[@cyb3rk1tty66]

only here for my drama homework

[@milknmilo]

im sorry as much i liked the content and how interesting it is to see backstage it really annoys me when KZbinrs with 35k don't use tripods or a camera at all! he was literally filming on his iPhone. Like they are getting paid to do this!!!

[@artrageousnate]

Well, unfortunately because of broadway actor's union laws, we were only able to film for about 1 hour. It was crazy! We brought tripods, which we used at certain points. However, with having to move so quickly we didn't have time to setup a Ronin. We most definitely were NOT using iPhones. Thanks for watching!

[@martinsorenson1055]

@@artrageousnate Thank you for this! We can often make incorrect assumptions without ever knowing the behind-the-scenes context. I know that sounds obvious, but your reply is really appreciated.

[@rhianna4199]

Anyone here for online school?🥲😙

[@wumble8113]

homework? yep

[@bonkhonk1183]

anyone else here from english

[@Ringer_Fran]

ANYONE ELSE HERE FROM A DRAMA LESSON

[@connordurney5541]

Dudes

[@derekllewellyn6663]

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[@AAA310]

This theater hw is irritating me

[@martinsorenson1055]

theater "height weight?" "handiwork?" "Hip waist?"

[@martinsorenson1055]

Homework.

[@mohass854]

Drama work for sure

[@scott-gaming.8834]

got a headache just seeing this

[@imranabduke7121]

dat one soldat slav why?

[@maxn2589]

lol

[@derekllewellyn6663]

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[@thegriffithses]

Drama work

[@samzhan9451]

This man's forehead is bigger than ksi and deji's combined!! Edit: I'm just joking

[@artrageousnate]

hahaha! If you are talking about my forehead (this is Nate btw,) then I have to agree! Unfortunately, I do have a huge forehead. I warn people when I'm on stage that I could potentially blind you;) Thanks for watching!

[@samzhan9451]

@@artrageousnate Lol haha

[@barbraseville8984]

Your forehead is sexy, boo.

[@artrageousnate]

@@barbraseville8984 Hahaha! Love this comment:)

[@foreignparticle1320]

It took me until watching this just now to understand what all the cogs and things were incorporated in the set design for. Still don't care for the show.

[@hunterpxrk765]

poop! roblox is a vary GOOD GAME

[@sylvainmagne158]

Wicked = satanic show.

[@loveletterz333]

literally get over yourself

[@sylvainmagne158]

@@loveletterz333 Rather turn to Jesus Christ. It is safer ! 🙂

[@loveletterz333]

@@sylvainmagne158 I have. This show really isnt that deep, no satanic rituals are being performed,no one is sacrificed, live a little.

[@sylvainmagne158]

@@loveletterz333 Of course there are no satanic rituals. They aren't that stupid ! Do you remember what happened at the Bataclan in Paris in 2015 during a show where "innocent" songs were performed ?